Cook

About the role

Prepares Center meals in accordance with pre-planned menus and in compliance with government and management directives.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of students.
• Assist in instructing cook helpers and student interns in the safe, hygienic method of preparing appetizing, visually appealing meals.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition.
• Ensure work area is safe, clean, and sanitary at all times.
• Prepare food as directed for special center functions.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
• Assist with maintaining proper inventory, inventory controls, and perpetual tracking systems.
• Maintain required credentials and/or certifications of position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Food service training and one year relevant experience preferred.
• Must obtain SERV Safe certification within 90 days of employment.
• Experience working with youth, excellent written/verbal communications skills, and computer proficiency required.